Nez Perce Tribe Guidance on ICE Presence and Community Safety

The Executive Director’s Office manages the intergovernmental affairs of the Nez Perce Tribe. This includes a major role in the protection and management of treaty resources; providing and improving services in education; delivering quality services to those in need including low income, elderly, and children; and providing a safe environment for them. The role of the Executive Director also includes providing a safe environment for employees to work, and the ability for employees to accomplish the goals set by the NPTEC.

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NEZ PERCE TRIBE 2026 SCHOOL SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION

The Nez Perce Tribe is pleased to provide an Amazon Business School Supply Voucher Program to assist eligible families with purchasing school supplies for K-12 students for the upcoming school year.

In lieu of the traditional school supply distribution, this approach provides families with greater flexibility to select the school supplies that best meet the individual needs and K 12 grade levels of their students while allowing purchases to be made from the convenience of home.

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For additional information or questions, please email executive.director@nezperce.org or call 208-843-7324.

 

Among many other routine tasks and special projects, this work also includes program such as:

  • Local Education Program Fund
  • Avista Internship Program
  • Slammin’ Salmon Skins Employee Incentive Program
  • Limited Liability Company Certification
  • Non-Profit Corporation Certification

The Executive Director also sits on a number of committees including:

  • Safety Committee
  • Emergency Response Team
  • SRBA Implementation Team
  • Land Acquisition Advisory Committee
  • Facilities Planning Team

Several tribal departments report to the Executive Direction Department, including:

In addition, several standalone programs are under Executive Direction including:

  • Planning & Economic Development: 208-621-3565
  • Housekeeping: 208-621-3679
  • Plant Maintenance
    • Lapwai: 208-621-3512
    • Kamiah: 208-935-4119
  • Pi-Nee-Waus Community Center – Lapwai: 208-843-7360
  • Teweepuu Community Center – Orofino: 208-476-7407
  • Wa-a’yas Community Center – Kamiah: 208-935-2525
  • Day Labor Program 208-621-3673
  • SRBA Individual Water & Sewer Assistance Program 208-621-4771
  • Construction Planning 208-621-4871